Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University is a public 4-year institution in Tahlequah, OK. It enrolls about 6,466 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Tahlequah, OK 74464 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Enrollment | 6,466 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,386 / 1,375 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,513 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,633 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 37% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26% |
| Full-time retention rate | 63% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,153 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 455–585 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–23 |
| Website | https://www.nsuok.edu/ |
| Phone | 9184565511 |
Admissions
About 1,386 students applied and 1,375 were admitted. Of those admitted, 666 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,513 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,633. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,153 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,624 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,468 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,083 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,943 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,134 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 836 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 37% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northeastern State University is in Tahlequah, OK, Cherokee County. Its coordinates are 35.9199, -94.9672.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern State University?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,386 applicants.
How much does Northeastern State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,513 for in-state students and $16,633 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northeastern State University?
About 6,466 students are enrolled.